On July 3, she takes off. She crashed on a tiny island near America. When Amelia was in Africa she made a quote that said ' I am looking forward to going on my flight to going around the world.'' Everyone was sad that she didn't make it especially her friends and loved ones.She rode with Fred Noonan. Before passing over she made a note to her husband that said' Im aware of the hazards but I wanted to. Woman must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.